Nurture Nature Center recognized as Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador of Excellence
Nurture Nature Center is proud to announce its recognition by the National Weather Service as a 2017 Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador of Excellence. Read More
Keri Maxfield Articles
40 Years in Space! Sphere Spotlight on the Voyager Mission
In the year 1977 people were moving and grooving to disco, lava lamps were all the rage, the Atari video computer system was released and two space craft bearing the name Voyager were launched from Earth. A lot has changed since then but Voyagers 1 & 2 are still going. Join us at Nurture Nature Center... Read More
Artist Alexis Rockman to speak Thursday, November 9th
NNC is honored to host artist Alexis Rockman in a presentation of his recent works including his new series: The Great Lakes Cycle. Read More
Eclipse Turnout Packs House
What a turnout! Nurture Nature Center hosted almost 600 solar eclipse watchers on Monday August 21st during an Eclipse Party from 1- 4 pm. Everyone had a great time sharing the unique experience as a community. The eclipse peaked around 2:43 pm with the moon covering about 75% of the sun. Read More
Nurture Nature Center presents findings from flood research studies
Since 2012, Nurture Nature Center has conducted a series of social science research studies on the ways that residents and emergency managers in flood-prone communities throughout the Eastern United States use various flood forecast products issued by NWS, to help make recommendations for how they can be improved to become easier to understand and more... Read More
NNC’s Buy Fresh Buy Local awarded Spark Grant to expand SNAP Program
The Nurture Nature Center’s Buy Fresh Buy Local of the Lehigh Valley program was recently awarded $10,000 through a 50th Anniversary Spark Grant from the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation! This funding will help us expand the Double SNAP program, making fresh, local fruits and vegetables more affordable and accessible for people using food stamps. We... Read More
Taking Note: A Step Closer to Understanding the Science
Why do some types of vines always wind clockwise while others turn counter? Have you ever noticed that your garden always blooms in a particular succession, only to be completely thrown off by the weather one year? These are examples of questions that beg to be answered by those who are watchful of the natural... Read More
Kristi Cochios
Kristi Cochios is an artist in every sense of the word. She shows us just how beautiful this world is through her knowing eyes. She intuitively captures the spirit of Mother Earth and her inhabitants with an aesthetic unmatched by her peers. One may comment that those brilliant gifts have evolved to pure genius after... Read More
Documentary Film Screening and Q & A with Producer/Director Jake Kheel
Thursday, June 8 at 7:00pm — NNC is pleased to present a screening of award-winning documentary: DEATH BY A THOUSAND CUTS followed by a Q and A with Co-Producer and Director Jake Kheel. Read More
NNC to Host Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course and Certification Exam
Nurture Nature Center is hosting a review course and certification exam in January. The review course, conducted by Cleighton Smith Engineering LLC, consists of a one and a half day class ( January 12 and 13) to present and discuss key concepts of floodplain management through FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The CFM Exam... Read More